Three Mates. One Massive Ride

By Kate Latta

Three Mates. One Massive Ride

"Three Mates. One Massive Ride"

1,200km across the Nullarbor to fight kids’ cancer.


We’re three mates who decided to take on something massive.

In May, we’re riding our bikes 1,200km across the Nullarbor Plain from WA to SA.

One of us was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive cancer. It was scary. It showed us how important research really is — and how lucky we are to be healthy right now.

Not every kid gets that chance.

That’s why we’re raising money for the Children’s Cancer Institute — so more kids can grow up strong, healthy, and ready to chase big adventures like this one.

If you can support us, we’d be so grateful. Every dollar makes a difference.

My Updates

Nullarbor Ride Update: Chains, Gains & No Complaints 🚴‍♂️

Sunday 12th Apr
Nullarbor Ride Update: Chains, Gains & No Complaints 🚴‍♂️ Big Sunday session for the legs and the boys are absolutely charging. Plenty of kilometres ticked off, a few solid hills, and just to keep things interesting… a snapped bike chain thrown into the mix 🔧 Nothing like a bit of roadside mechanics to keep everyone on their toes. Safe to say—teething issues are alive and well, but handled like pros. The training is getting serious now. Pace is strong, stamina is building, and the energy levels are… honestly a bit ridiculous. Morale is sky high (mainly because no one’s hit the Nullarbor headwinds yet 😅). Gear is being dialled in, bodies are toughening up, and the whole crew is starting to look like they mean business. And the best part? We’re only a few weeks away from the start line. This is all building towards something bigger—riding to support the Children’s Cancer Institute. Every pedal stroke out here is for kids doing it much tougher. Thanks to everyone following along, supporting, and cheering the boys on—it genuinely means a lot. Next update… hopefully with fewer mechanical issues (no promises).

1200km across the Nullarbor

Friday 6th Mar

In May this year, three mates will set out on a journey that most people would only consider from behind the wheel of a car.


We’ll be riding our push bikes 1,200 kilometres across the Nullarbor Plain, from Western Australia into South Australia. Just three friends, a few bikes, a long stretch of road, and one of the most remote landscapes in the world.


If you’ve ever driven the Nullarbor, you’ll know it’s not exactly a casual Sunday ride.


The word Nullarbor literally means “no trees.” It’s wide, raw, exposed country. Endless horizons. Big skies. Long straight roads. Headwinds that don’t care how strong you think you are.


But that’s exactly why we’re doing it.

Why Ride the Nullarbor?

Every big challenge usually starts with a simple idea between mates. Someone throws it out there and instead of laughing it off… you start planning it.


But this ride is about more than just the kilometres.

One of us knows first-hand how hard cancer can hit a family. Watching someone you love go through it changes your perspective on what really matters. It makes the hard things we choose to do feel pretty small in comparison.


So this ride is about pushing ourselves, but it’s also about raising awareness and support for families dealing with cancer.


If pedalling across one of the harshest landscapes in Australia helps shine a light on that fight, then every kilometre will be worth it.

What We’re Up Against

The Nullarbor isn’t just long. It’s unpredictable.

  • 1,200km of riding
  • Remote highways
  • Long stretches between roadhouses
  • Wild weather and crosswinds
  • Huge road trains blasting past

And of course the mental challenge. When the road stretches straight to the horizon and your legs are screaming, that’s when the real test begins.

But that’s part of the adventure.


The Plan

We’ll roll out from Western Australia in early May, heading east toward South Australia,


Some days will feel amazing.

Some days will feel like we’re pedalling into a hair dryer.

Either way, we’ll keep turning the cranks.


Why We’re Sharing the Journey

We want people to follow along.

We’ll be sharing updates, photos, stories from the road, and probably a few moments where we question our life choices halfway across the desert.


But most importantly, we hope the ride helps remind people of something simple:


Hard things are easier when you don’t face them alone.


And that’s what this ride is really about.


Three mates.


One long road.


And a cause that matters.


Thank you to my Sponsors

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Ness & Mal

Incredible effort, well done xx ride like the wind

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Gregg Freeburn

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Scott Thomas

Unreal effort fellas you guys are an inspiration 🤘💪

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

Grew up in a small coastal town, riding around like these boys and this really struck a cord. Well done boys!

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Ray Osland

Lots of love sharon and ray

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Chrisso

Pedal to metal boys 👏👏👏

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Jackson Coffey

Smash it team!! Love what you’re doing boys, very inspiring.

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Jess And Rhyso Lyon

Way to go legends. Enjoy the ride.

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Rancho Crescent Head

Wishing you boys an epic experience on your ride! Best of luck!

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Hunter Readymixed Concrete

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Guula Banjo Herbie Roadbike

Thank you to the kind lady at Ceduna who donated this money

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Jette And Rob

Go boy! You got this xxx

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Aurora Martin

Good on you boys! See you back at school soon

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Crescent Head Boardriders

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Erika Costa Schuster

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Cara Greenwell

Good luck boys!!!

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Gayle Ghalloub

Good luck boys. Good on you all I hope the ride goes well

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Kahn Burns

Good luck!

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The Langham’s

Good on you boys. What a powerful and inspirational message you are sending to all the kids at school!

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Jas&kaz Manton

Safe travels Legends

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Billie David & Smith Boys X

Very inspirational boys! Wishing you lots of luck x

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Liz & Chris Try

All the best to Guula and the boys. Love Liz and Chris

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Lisa Maynard

Go boys! So proud of you amazing little human beings. Love from Mrs. Maynard

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Leanne Wright

Thank you

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The Browning's

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Matt Jorgensen

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Jenny Walton

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Kinne Ring

Goodluck! Have a great trip!

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Jan Stubbs

Fantastic! Heard you on ABC radio. Good luck! Hope the boys can endure!🙏🏻👏🏆🚴🚴🏼‍♀️🚴🏼‍♂️

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Ken Ballard

Safe travels

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Jackie Terrasson

The boys are inspirational. Have a wonderful adventure raising awareness for Children’s Cancer.

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Mason R 🥷

Great cause and massive effort, embrace the burn boys.

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Anne And Alan Blyth

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Kylee Williams

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Elise Mountford

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Lua Prichard

Absolute legends! Good luck!

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Jim Lindsell

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Dazed But Amazed

Cheering for you boys! So incredibly inspired 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

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Frixos Kaimakamis

Good luck boys! Greetings from London Town!

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Sandra Schlusselhuber

What an incredible initiative, these boys are little heros!! I hope they have an epic journey! And I'm so glad that your boy is doing well Kate and Simon! X

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Mary And Neil Stephens

Wishing you all the best Love Mary and Neil Stephens

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Mariah Austin

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Anonymous

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Ks

Pack some Bepanthan

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Simon Fairbairn

Good luck team🤙🏼 you guys will smash it!!!

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Mapp Life

You little legends! We love it 🤜🏼🏔️🤛🏾

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Meghann Hoult

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Jennifer Brooker

Well done boys! Happy and safe riding!

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Jake Wieman

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Heather Walker

Good luck crew! What an inspiration! Xx

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Uncle Lint Dawggy 🤙🏼

Let’s Go 💪🏼💪🏼

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Alison Walton

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Liz And Alan Kohn

Good luck you crazy lot

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Graeme-and Michelle Gleave

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Julie Pryor

Champions.

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Lyn And Peter Chapman

Good luck boys , you will love the Nalabour.

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Ge Get It!!!! Good On You All Xx

Go the kids (and support crew!)

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Peeryn Ryan

Best of luck to these three young men!

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Owens Family

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Gray Family

So very proud of all the crew & the three lads

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Carisa Mitchell

What an amazing effort - have fun boys!

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Xanthe Ryan

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Claire Bailey

Best of luck boys, you are truly inspirational.

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Anonymous

Three inspirational mates 💚💚💚 Go Team! You are wonderful.

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Kim Treveton

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Anonymous

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Sarah Treveton

You got this boyzzzz

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Cameron & Amy Upcroft

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Matt Gilmour

Good luck crew and may you have tail winds all the way. What a great cause!

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Gary Lord

Huge effort

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Sam Ads And Lachie

Backing you guys all the way! Fly like the wind! We love you Ads, Sam and Lachie

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Ian Collings

Good luck, lads.

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Jess And Kaine

Good job boys

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Anonymous

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Laura And Damo Whitehead

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Phoebe Barran

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Stuart Taylor

Good luck to all involved , great cause and will be a great achievement

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A Picton

Good luck guys! Huge effort.

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Perry's

Oceans of love ❤️

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Julie Long

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Anonymous Cresso Fam

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Dee, Andy, Harry & Beau

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Susan Hayes

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Julie Pryor

Sooo close now, so proud of you three.

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G & J Bull

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Kate Hollis

Wishing you all the best!

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Wendy Vermeulen (mrs V)

What legends you are guys. All the best. Hope you have a tail wind.

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Anonymous

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Sarah Mahoney Conveyancing

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Mezzaluna

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Tanya Anderson

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The Mcallisters/collings @ Narrabeen

Such a great cause, we love you guys

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Jamie Gallagher

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Fiona Stephenson

Thanks Kate for sharing this so that we can be part of their support team. Go Boys!

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Summer Lennon

Good luck boys!!!

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Julie Pryor

So proud of you three. Big hearts for a big challenge. We’re all cheering for you Katie’s!

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Alana Tracey

Good luck boys….great cause

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Lyn Blackwell

Great job boys.

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Stevens Family

Well done team Nullarbor 👍🏽 We are right behind you.

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Frances & Chris Chapman

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Julie Pryor

Soooo proud of you three!

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Harper Crew

Wishing everyone all the best for this huge event

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Emma, Winston, Joey, Sophie & Evie

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Rachael Jeffree

Good luck champions!

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Kara Walsh

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Lynne And Brian

Great effort boys. Hope it all goes well. 👏

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Joanne Collings

Great work boys for Kids Cancer. Stay safe on your big ride.

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Pop-pop & Nonni Mcconville

What a wonderful and challenging thing to do.We have so much admiration and respect for these young fellows.

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Jasmin Hewitt

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Anonymous

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Anonymous

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Amma

Great job boys

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Mctomos Jack And Lucy

Yew massive effort boys!! Go strong legs!

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Jason, Natalie, Sarah And Felicity

We wish you all the best and lots of fun and not to many sore muscles 🚴‍♂️

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Marc

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The Nelsons

Amazing kids doing it for an awesome cause!

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Jamie & Elyse

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Lucy Coffey

What an amazing journey! Good luck to the boys x Luce

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Heather Walker

You boys are an inspiration. This will be life changing for you three, but also for all the other kids you help! by raising money and awareness. Good luck!!!!

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Aunty Rhonda

So proud of them. A trip of a life time.

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Hopper-buckland's

Well done boys! Massive task.

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Lewis Mechanical

Keep up the great work guys. 🙌🏼

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Bek And Jef Manton

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Anonymous

Amazing boys, good luck

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Anonymous

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Kelly Dixon

What an incredible pursuit, for a great cause. God speed fellas xx

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Les Ctossingham

You Guys are amazing

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Debbie Swanson

This is amazing! Go boys! From Zen Chi Ryu Martial Arts Kempsey

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Megan Schaeche

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Aunty Jules Pryor

Sooo proud of you courageous caring three! I’ll spread the word for support. “Good karma - paying it forward”. Big love, Aunty Jules

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Troppo Magic

You guys are awesome. We would like to donate $1 ... per kilometre

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Crescent Collings

Love your work guys, what a challenge and what a great charity to support. Best of luck, hope the westerlies howl behind you!!

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Mel Timmins

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Julie Slobin

You guys don’t know me, but I’m very impressed with this challenge. I wish you all the best, can’t wait to see you succeed!

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Ulrich Sheree Jaeger

Awesome challenge

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Mandie Rae

This is epic, so proud of them and cant wait to follow along 💪

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Timothy Smith

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Enrich Salon

Wishing you boys all the best, well done. The De wall family

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Anonymous

Good luck on the ride legends!!!

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